ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Snarky

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsnɑɹ.ki/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Snarky is an adjective meaning (informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

Meaning

(informal, often humorous) Snide and sarcastic; usually out of irritation.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) Irritable, irritated.

Example Sentences

'E barks. "I'll do me work meself, yeh 'ear?" An' then 'e gits so snarky that I clear.
In spite of its inherent banality, and because my editors let me relieve my dyspepsia by writing snarky captions, it is regularly one of the more popular destinations on the Globe and Mail website.
'I hate you,' she said briefly, and Philip understood. 'I couldn't help it,' he said; 'I did want to do something by myself.' And Lucy understood. 'And besides,' he said, 'I was coming back for you. Don't be snarky about it, Lu.

Word Forms

Synonyms for snarky

Depending on context, synonyms include cranky.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include snarkcastic, snarkish, snarktastic, snark-like, sardonic, sarcastic.

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